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My journey so far
This isn’t something I share often, but at the age of 13 after getting a chill whilst playing lacrosse at school, it turned into what I thou
Lara Manton
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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What industries do we work with?
When looking for a bookkeeper it’s important to establish if the bookkeeper has experience with working in your field. You may find that man
Lara Manton
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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Can I get help with childcare costs?
Working whilst raising a family can be difficult at the best of times, but when you have to use childcare in order for you to work it can be
Lara Manton
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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Top tips to keep out of the red
No business intends to be in the red, but it can quite easily happen, and your finances can quickly spiral out of control if you let things
Lara Manton
Sep 15, 20213 min read
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5 ways your bookkeeper can support you in your growth
If you're currently managing your bookkeeping alone then it might be time to decide to hire a professional.
Doing your own books will just
Lara Manton
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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5 ways to manage your cash flow
Cash flow is a pivotal aspect of your business. Your cash flow determines your decision making and it’s important you keep it as healthy as
Lara Manton
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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Accuracy, Continuity, Efficiency
Our motto is to offer an ACE service and by this we mean Accuracy Continuity Efficiency. These are vital aspects of bookkeeping and we would
Lara Manton
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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Why choose Xero?
Xero is cloud based which means you can access your data in real time from anywhere you have an internet connection. You can get accurate up
Lara Manton
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Xero bank feed security and why I need to refresh
Bank feeds play an important part in your bookkeeping, in fact it’s a favourite feature of ours in Xero. It ensures accuracy and efficiency
Lara Manton
Jun 9, 20212 min read
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Why bookkeeping isn't just data entry
People assume that Bookkeeping is just data entry and don’t understand exactly what it entails. It’s a mistake to make this assumption. Fail
Lara Manton
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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What is a tax code?
Your tax code is a code which enables your employer or your pension provider to calculate how much income tax to deduct from your pay or pen
Lara Manton
May 26, 20212 min read
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What do I need to know about National Insurance Contributions?
Payroll can be a tricky business, it’s important as an employer to ensure that you know all the rules and applicable rates which you are lia
Lara Manton
May 12, 20213 min read
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What do I need to know about PAYE rates?
As an employer it’s important that you keep up to date with new legislation especially those which impact your employees. When submitting pa
Lara Manton
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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Key points to maintaining great customer service
It can take months to get your ideal client on board, but it only takes seconds to lose them. Customers are the integral part of your busine
Lara Manton
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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Top 6 reasons why we should turn to exercise to improve our mental health.
When you’re working in a busy office environment there are more distractions to get you up and walking around. Whether it’s a walk down to t
Lara Manton
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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How to stay safe from fraudsters
How to stay safe from fraudsters
Unfortunately, the Covid Pandemic is the ideal scenario for fraudsters. They love to prey on the vulnerabl
Lara Manton
Apr 7, 20214 min read
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Should I register for VAT?
It’s important to know when your business is ready to register for VAT. Whether that’s because you’ve reached the threshold or choose to do
Lara Manton
Mar 31, 20215 min read
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Tips for working from home
The end is now in sight, it may still be a good few months off before we can get back to ‘some kind’ of normality but there is light at the
Lara Manton
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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Top 5 tips for finding the right bookkeeper
With the pandemic still hanging over us it can be difficult to find the right workforce, but most bookkeepers are used to working virtually
Lara Manton
Mar 17, 20213 min read
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Weird and wonderful excuses for not submitting tax returns
We all have hectic lives and keeping to deadlines can be stressful. But none of the weird and wonderful excuses which HMRC have heard of the
Lara Manton
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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